SF493

SF493 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Pollution Control Agency prohibition from banning the purchase or use of motor vehicles powered by internal combustion engines

Related bill: HF1363

AI Generated Summary

The legislative bill SF No. 493 proposes that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency should not be allowed to ban the purchase or use of vehicles that run on internal combustion engines. This move ensures that individuals and local governments in Minnesota can continue using traditional gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles without restrictions imposed due to environmental concerns. The bill also sets guidelines for maintaining and adopting standards related to air, noise, solid waste, and hazardous waste management. It emphasizes that these standards should be scientifically based, technically justified, and should consider local conditions like population density and geography. Moreover, it restricts local government units from implementing air or hazardous waste control standards that are stricter than those set by the state agency.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
January 22, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
January 22, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Environment, Climate, and Legacy

Citations

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        "A provision prohibiting local governments from setting more stringent air quality standards."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "None identified."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the air quality and waste control standards outlined in section 116.07, subdivision 2.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies the standards for noise and hazardous waste control considering various factors."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "116.07"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "A new subdivision explicitly prohibiting the ban on internal combustion engine vehicles."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "None identified."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill adds a new subdivision to section 116.07, establishing a prohibition against the Pollution Control Agency from banning internal combustion vehicles.",
      "modified": [
        "None identified."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "116.07"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "None identified."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "None identified."
      ],
      "summary": "Referencing procedures for the statement of need in rulemaking related to water quality standards.",
      "modified": [
        "Ensures consistency in comparing state and federal water quality standards."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "115"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
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        "A cross-reference to federal clean air regulations to assess differences with state standards."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "None identified."
      ],
      "summary": "Cited in relation to federal standards under the Clean Air Act.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies the basis on which state regulations may differ from federal regulations."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "42 U.S. Code § 7412(b)(2)"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Cross-reference to federal clean water regulations to assess differences with state standards."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "None identified."
      ],
      "summary": "Cited in context of federal water quality standards under the Clean Water Act.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies the basis on which state regulations may differ from federal regulations."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "33 U.S. Code §§ 1312(a), 1313(c)(4)"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Cross-reference to federal hazardous waste regulations to assess differences with state standards."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "None identified."
      ],
      "summary": "Cited regarding federal standards under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies the basis on which state regulations may differ from federal regulations."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "42 U.S. Code § 6921(b)(1)"
  }
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